Inspired tracks on “Waving Trees” prove American folk music doesn’t have to be relegated to acoustic guitar.
Daniel J. Kushner
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Album Review | Anthony Kannon makes a statement with ‘Cautionary Tales’
The Ithaca-based hip-hop artist’s authentic underdog story gets a poignant telling in his latest album.
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Tool builds on three decades of metal music
The highly regarded band plays Blue Cross Arena on November 6.
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REVIEW | Matt O’Brian moves past reggae with ‘Wanna Believe Wednesdays’
The local musician’s current band, Flying Object, defies expectations.
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Fivebyfive continues to be Rochester’s preeminent contemporary classical ensemble
“Breath & Fire” is a refreshing album that will resonate with audiences.
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REVIEW | Danielle Ponder wows a sold-out crowd
The emerging international star christened new venue Essex on Friday night.
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Reel Mind Film Festival takes an empathic look at mental health
Now in its fifteenth year, the festival will host two film screenings on October 18 and 25.
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Financing the next 100 years
In its centennial year, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra stays optimistic about finding future donors.
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Processing pain through poetry
When a neck injury upended Andrew Cloninger’s life, the musician turned to words to make sense of the trauma.
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Bad Bloom’s new crop of singles hits the mark
The August and September releases embody economical, expertly crafted grunge pop.
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Deaf Awareness Week relaunches in Rochester
More than 25 organizations will host events tailored to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community from September 23-30.
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Inconsistent production hinders Gavin Barry’s ‘In the Beginning’
While the acoustic, reggae-inspired songs are intriguing, inadequate sound engineering brings the album down.
